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Mobile Apps?
Meet the Specialist.
Anything.app is a well-funded AI builder for web and mobile. But if your goal is a polished, store-ready anything mobile app that truly feels native on iOS and Android, a specialist outperforms a generalist every time. Natively is built from the ground up for React Native mobile apps — and nothing else.
What Is Anything?
A quick look at the platform, its funding, and what it actually delivers for mobile.
The Platform & Product
Anything (formerly Create.xyz) is a San-Francisco-based AI builder that translates natural-language prompts into full-stack applications. According to TechCrunch, the company raised an $11 million Series A at a $100 million valuation in September 2025, with backing from Footwork Ventures, M13, and Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke.
It acquired the anything.com domain for $2 million in December 2025 and now markets itself as an all-in-one builder for web, iOS, and Android apps.
Anything's Mobile Capabilities
Anything does offer cross-platform deployment, including mobile previews and one-click App Store submission. It uses Neon Postgres for its database and integrates with Stripe, Firebase, and 40+ third-party services.
- Generates web + mobile from one prompt
- Autonomous testing agent (Anything Max)
- Not specialized for native mobile patterns
- Credit burn from AI error loops
Head-to-Head Comparison
Feature-by-feature breakdown — updated February 2026.
| Feature | Anything | Natively |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Web + Mobile (generalist) | Mobile only (specialist) |
| Generated Code | Proprietary stack | React Native + Expo (TypeScript) |
| App Store Ready | Yes, but generalist | Yes — purpose-built |
| Native Navigation | Cross-platform routing | Expo Router (Native Stack) |
| Device Features | Basic (camera, GPS) | Full (camera, Bluetooth, biometrics, NFC, haptics) |
| Push Notifications | Supported | Native APNs & FCM |
| Built-in Database | Neon Postgres | Liquid Backend (Postgres, auth, storage, websockets) |
| Starting Price | $0 free / $19 Pro | $5/month (all features) |
| Pricing Model | Credit-based (credits per action) | Per-prompt (only code-generating prompts) |
| Code Export | Yes (web only) | Yes (ZIP + GitHub sync) |
| APK/IPA Builds | Via cloud | One-click APK + Expo Launch  |
| Vendor Lock-in | Hosted only — no self-hosting | Zero lock-in — full ownership |
How They Score
Our assessment across five dimensions that matter most for mobile app development.
Scores reflect our editorial assessment based on publicly available information, published user reviews, and hands-on testing as of February 2026.
Pricing: Anything vs Natively
Real numbers, side by side. Updated for 2026.
Anything Pricing
| Plan | Price | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3,000 one-time |
| Pro 20k | $19/mo | 20,000/mo |
| Max | $199/mo | 200,000+/mo |
The Credit Burn Problem
Anything's credit system charges per AI action — not per successful output. When the AI encounters errors, it can loop 10–20 times attempting fixes, consuming credits each time.
What Users Report
Multiple user reviews describe credits burning through rapidly — in some cases the free tier's 3,000 credits lasting less than an hour. On Trustpilot, users have flagged this as a recurring issue, particularly with complex app builds where the AI struggles to resolve errors.
Community Sentiment
On review platforms and developer forums, the most common criticism of Anything is around pricing unpredictability. Users recommend starting with the free tier to test whether the AI can handle your specific use case before committing to a paid plan.
Natively Pricing
Higher tiers simply give you more prompts per month.
Every plan includes AI generation, code export, APK building, GitHub sync, and the full Liquid Backend.
- Only code-generating prompts cost credits
- Q&A and simple questions are free
- No credit burn from AI error loops
- Cancel anytime — projects stay accessible
- No revenue sharing or licensing fees
Why Mobile Specialists
Outperform Generalists
Anything tries to do web, mobile, and everything in between. Natively focuses exclusively on native mobile apps. Here's why that focus matters:
Store Approval Confidence
Apple rejects web-wrapped apps under Guideline 4.2. Natively outputs genuine React Native code with native UI components, native navigation stacks, and platform-specific interactions — exactly what Apple and Google require for approval.
60fps Native Performance
React Native compiles to actual native iOS and Android views — not web views running inside a shell. The result is 60fps animations, instant touch response, and the same fluid performance users expect from apps built by senior mobile engineers.
Platform-Specific UX
iOS users expect bottom tab bars, swipe-back gestures, and SF Symbols. Android users expect material design and system back buttons. Natively generates platform-adaptive UI that respects these patterns automatically.
Two Different Approaches
How each platform turns your prompt into a mobile app — and why the approach matters.
How Anything Builds Apps
Anything takes a generalist approach: one AI, one prompt, outputs for web and mobile simultaneously. This is efficient for simple projects but can produce mobile apps that feel like adapted web experiences rather than truly native ones.
The Generalist Trade-off
When a single AI model optimizes for web and mobile simultaneously, neither output is fully optimized. Web patterns (CSS flexbox, DOM events, browser APIs) are fundamentally different from mobile patterns (native navigation stacks, gesture handlers, platform lifecycle events). A generalist builder must compromise between the two.
How Natively Builds Apps
Natively's AI is trained exclusively on React Native and Expo patterns. Every prompt generates idiomatic mobile code — native navigation (Expo Router), platform-adaptive components, and direct access to device APIs.
The Specialist Advantage
Because Natively focuses 100% on mobile, its AI understands native navigation hierarchies, gesture-driven interfaces, offline-first data patterns, and platform-specific design systems (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Android Material Design) at a deeper level than any generalist builder can achieve.
Code Ownership & Lock-in
What happens when you want to leave — or bring in your own developers.
100% Source Ownership
Natively gives you the complete React Native + TypeScript source code. Download it as a ZIP, sync it to GitHub, or open it in VS Code, Cursor, or WebStorm. No licensing fees, no revenue sharing, no strings attached.
Standard Technology
Your app is built with React Native and Expo — two of the most widely adopted frameworks in mobile development. Any React Native developer can pick up the codebase and continue building without learning a proprietary system.
No Vendor Lock-in
Cancel your Natively subscription and your app keeps running. Your code is yours. Compare this to hosted-only platforms where your app lives on their infrastructure and cannot be self-hosted.
Which Builder Should You Choose?
Expand each scenario to see our recommendation.
I only need a native mobile app for the App Store
Choose Natively. It is purpose-built for native iOS and Android apps. You will get true React Native code, native navigation, full device feature access, and one-click APK builds — all starting at $5/month. Your app will pass Apple and Google review because it is genuinely native, not a web wrapper.
I need both a website and a mobile app
Consider using a web-focused builder (like Lovable or Bolt.new) for your website, and Natively for your mobile app. This "best tool for each job" approach produces higher quality results than a single generalist platform. Natively even integrates with Supabase, so your web and mobile apps can share the same database and user accounts.
I have a tight budget and want to test an idea quickly
Natively starts at just $5/month with all features included. Anything offers a free tier with 3,000 one-time credits, but those credits can burn through quickly. If your goal is to validate a mobile app idea, Natively's transparent per-prompt pricing is more predictable and cost-effective for focused mobile development.
I want to build a complex, feature-rich application
For complex mobile apps, Natively's specialist approach shines. The generated React Native code is standard, well-structured, and exportable — meaning you can start with AI generation and then bring in professional React Native developers for advanced features. With full GitHub sync and code ownership, there is no ceiling to what you can build.
I already have a web app and want to add a mobile companion
This is Natively's sweet spot. If you have built a web app with Lovable, Bolt.new, or any Supabase-backed platform, you can connect your Natively mobile app to the same database. Your users log in once, and their data syncs across web and mobile seamlessly. See our Lovable for Mobile Apps comparison for more details.
Build Your App
in Three Steps
Natively's workflow is intentionally simple. If you've ever used ChatGPT, you already know how to use it. Describe what you want, preview it on your phone, and deploy.
Describe Your App
Type a natural-language prompt — for example, "Build a fitness tracker with workout logging, progress charts, and a dark mode." The AI generates a complete React Native + Expo project.
Preview on Your Phone
Scan a QR code to run the app instantly on your real phone via Expo Go. Feel the native touch response, test the navigation, and share the QR with beta testers.
Deploy to the Stores
Download an Android APK with one click (5–10 min build). For iOS, use Expo Launch to build and submit directly to TestFlight and the App Store — no Mac required.
Great choice! I'll create a React Native app with:
- • Expo Router with bottom tab navigation
- • Restaurant list with search & filters
- • Cart with Stripe checkout
- • Real-time order tracking via websockets
- • Liquid Backend for auth & database
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Anything.app build native mobile apps?
Anything.app offers cross-platform deployment including mobile. However, it takes a generalist approach — building web and mobile apps from the same system. Natively is purpose-built for mobile, outputting true React Native and Expo code that compiles to genuine native iOS and Android binaries. This specialization results in better native navigation, platform-specific UI patterns, and more reliable App Store and Google Play approval.
How does Anything pricing compare to Natively?
Anything uses a credit-based system starting with a free tier (3,000 one-time credits), Pro at $19/month (20,000 monthly credits), and Max at $199/month (200,000+ credits). Natively offers straightforward plans starting at $5/month with transparent per-prompt pricing. A key difference is that Anything credits can be consumed rapidly when the AI encounters errors and loops attempting fixes, while Natively only charges credits for prompts that generate actual code changes.
Is Natively better than Anything for iOS and Android apps?
For dedicated mobile app development, Natively offers several advantages: true React Native output with native UI components, purpose-built mobile workflows, native device feature access (camera, Bluetooth, biometrics), platform-adaptive navigation, and a proven track record of App Store and Google Play approval. Anything is a stronger choice if you need both a web app and a mobile app from the same platform and are comfortable with a credit-based pricing model.
Do I own the source code with Anything and Natively?
Both platforms allow code export. Natively provides 100% source code ownership — full React Native and TypeScript code that you can download as a ZIP or sync to GitHub at any time. You can continue development in VS Code, Cursor, or any IDE with any React Native developer. Anything also offers code export, though some users report the export is limited to the web interface and the generated code structure may vary depending on the project complexity.
Which AI app builder is best for mobile apps in 2026?
For building native iOS and Android applications specifically, Natively leads with its React Native and Expo-based output, starting at just $5/month. It produces genuine native code that passes App Store review, accesses all device features, and delivers 60fps performance. If you need a combined web and mobile solution and have a larger budget, Anything offers a broader but less specialized approach starting at $19/month for its Pro tier.
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